Bellingcat @bellingcat.com · Jul 6

The seller frequently posted claims about the authenticity of the animal body parts as well as footage and images of animals before, during and after they were killed. Many of the animals featured in the advertisements are protected or endangered.

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Apache Trout · Jul 6

That's good work right there. Meanwhile, if I post 'perch fish filets for sale' in the marketplace, FB immediately rejects my post.

Bellingcat · Jul 6

By analysing hundreds of adverts and customer conversations, Bellingcat traced more than US$21,000 in sales, identified cross-border shipments linked to multiple payment accounts, and geolocated the dealer’s home address.

Matt Jones Animation · Jul 6

Excellent work! The doc on the polar bear skin black market ‘Trade Secret’ exposes this brilliantly (and shockingly) too.

Urban · Jul 6

what a great image to see while having my breakfast